The book gives an insight into the making of New Moti Bagh, now a prime residential locality in South Delhi comprising impressive bungalows and comfortable flats retaining elements of classical architecture based on Lutyens 's Delhi style.ETEnergyWorld | Updated: September 22, 2015, 17:33 IST

New Delhi: "Delhi's New Moti Bagh" a book authored by Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, former CMD of NTPC, was released by Venkaiah Naidu, the Minister for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation in New Delhi, NTPC said in a statement today.

The book gives an insight into the making of New Moti Bagh, now a prime residential locality in South Delhi comprising impressive bungalows and comfortable flats retaining elements of classical architecture based on Lutyens 's Delhi style.

The book makes an interesting reading with historical perspective of Delhi's landscape, planning and raising resources for the colony with natural typography and ecosystem.

Printed in Coffee Table style the book "Delhi's New Moti Bagh" takes the reader on a journey from concept of this prestigious colony which has now turned a first preference among civil servants on moving to Delhi for being green, safe and modern.

The project was cleared by cabinet on 29th December, 2005 and completed during Dr Roy Choudhury's tenure as CMD, NBCC, said the statement.

Dr. Arup Roy Choudhury, a doctorate from IIT-Delhi has an illustrious career of over 36 years includes over 14 years as a CEO.

In April, 2001 he became the youngest CEO of a central public sector enterprise in India – the National Building Construction Corporation Ltd. (NBCC), at the age of 44 years from year April 2001 to August 2010.

He is credited for turning around NBCC from a loss making company unable to pay salaries and earmarked for sale, into a ‘Miniratna’ profit generating unit enabled to pay dividends to the Government.

During his 5 year tenure in NTPC from September 2010 – August 2015, NTPC became a Maharatna and achieved many prestigious milestones, the statement said.

Dr. Roy Choudhury’s emphasis on sustainable aspects of housing contains lessons for everyone who is concerned about eco-friendly development.